Risk & Compliance

Articles

Lawyer's failure to encrypt laptop breached data protection laws

A senior lawyer has been found in breach of the Data Protection Act for failing to encrypt a laptop containing sensitive client information which was stolen from her home.

Court issues warning to lawyers as LeO secures first fine

A solicitor has become the first lawyer to be fined by the High Court for failing to cooperate with an investigation by the Legal Ombudsman.

Distinguish between legal competency and the ability to avoid malpractice

By Thomas Berman, Principal, Berman & Associates

Changing lanes

William Freivogel discusses how to avoid disqualification on matters as a result of non-lawyers changing firms

Instant liability

Tracey Stretton explores whether social networking data in integrated technologies can be used in litigation proceedings

Djanogly accused over brother-in-law's claims management business

Justice minister Jonathan Djanogly is facing conflict of interest claims over two management firms, Going Legal and Legal Link Introductory Services, owned by his brother-in-law, Ben Silk.

Don't lose your partnership or LLP agreement through carelessness

By Roderick I'Anson Banks, Barrister, Partnership Counsel

Managing screens

Partner Simon Chester of Heenan Blaikie explores the challenges of knowledge sharing and professionalism in a screened environment